The DEBEN YACHT CLUB in Woodbridge, Suffolk was founded in 1838 at a time when boats on the river Deben estuary were mainly used for trade and transport but some owners started using them for fun. Today it is a thriving club operating mainly with modern dinghies on the upper part of the estuary, close to Woodbridge town centre and local car parks. Its unusual clubhouse is built on piles on the river foreshore and has a substantial set of pontoons as well as particularly fine views of the river and the sailing. The club has a large dinghy park connected by ramps to a modern river slipway, and it administers a number of moorings for dinghies and small cruisers close to the clubhouse.
Each spring the club organises a comprehensive sail and safety boat training programme for aspiring sailors and helpers, with some sessions for beginners and others for improvers, normally at weekends between March and June.
Contact Info
Address:
Jetty Lane, Woodbridge IP12 4BB, United Kingdom
Phone: 44 1394 385400
Email: secretary@debenyachtclub.co.uk
Website: www.debenyachtclub.co.uk
